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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG27CQ vs Samsung S27A800U

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG27CQ Samsung S27A800U
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2017 2021
Brand MSI Samsung
Model Series MAG S80UA
Model Number Optix MAG27CQ S27A800U
Alias LS27A800U
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
26.99 in
68.6 cm
685.655 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
Display Curvature 1800
Display Manufacturer Samsung
Display Type SVA IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 3830 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm 0.156 mm
Screen Pixel Density 109 ppi 163 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 88.38 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
sRGB 110 %
NTSC 1953 85 %
Screen Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3000 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms 5 ms
Display Average Response Time 12 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
HDR HDR10
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.68 in
4.3 cm
42.7 mm
0.14 ft
Case Weight 4.7 kg
10 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.4 in
62 cm
619.7 mm
2.03 ft
24.23 in
61.6 cm
615.5 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height with Stand 17.76 in
45.1 cm
451 mm
1.48 ft
17 in
43.2 cm
431.9 mm
1.42 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.41 in
23.9 cm
239 mm
0.78 ft
7.73 in
19.6 cm
196.4 mm
0.64 ft
Case Weight with Stand 4.89 kg
11 lbs
6.7 kg
15 lbs
Case Color Black, Red Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x DVI-D Dual Link
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
Features
Cool Features Low Blue Light
AMD FreeSync technology
Flicker-free technology
Eco Light Sensor
Eco Saving Plus
Picture-in-Picture
Game Mode
Mega Dynamic Contrast
Low Blue Light
Flicker-free technology
Adaptive Picture
Off Timer Plus
Eye Saver Mode
Picture-by-Picture
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 24.23 in
61.6 cm
615.5 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height 14.5 in
36.8 cm
368.2 mm
1.21 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 75 x 75 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 65 mm
6.5 cm
2.5591 in
0.2133 ft
120 mm
12 cm
4.7244 in
0.3937 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No Yes
Left Pivot 0 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 30 ° 30 °
Right Swivel 30 ° 30 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 2 °
Backward Tilt 15 ° 25 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 56 kHz - 214.56 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable HDMI cable
USB Type-C cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses TUV Rheinland Eye Safety Certified
Windows 10
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 % 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 45 °C
-4 °F - 113 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 5 % - 95 %
MSI Optix MAG27CQ Samsung S27A800U